Better known for tulips and bicycles, Amsterdam has the highest
rate of obesity in the Netherlands, with a fifth of its children overweight and
at risk of future health problems.

The program appears to be succeeding by hitting multiple targets
at the same time – from promoting tap water to after-school activities to the
city refusing sponsorship to events that take money from Coca Cola or
McDonalds.

It is led by a dynamic deputy mayor with the unanimous backing
of the city’s politicians. From 2012 to 2015, the number of overweight and
obese children has dropped by 12 percent. Even more impressive, Amsterdam has
done what nobody else has managed, because the biggest fall has been amongst
the lowest socio-economic groups.

In neighborhoods like the Bijlmer in the southeast, the program
is changing lives. The Bijlmer is notorious, says Wilbert Sawat, coordinator
and PE teacher at De Achtsprong primary school, and that’s why he wanted to
work there. Other teachers do too, he says. “Here we can make a difference.”

The school is in the middle of a high-rise housing estate built
in the 1960s, with raised roads that allowed people to walk and cycle on ground
level. But the cycle parks are empty. In 1975, when the Dutch colony of
Suriname in South America became independent, many migrated to Amsterdam and
moved into the cheap flats. Cycling was not part of their culture.

The school, which in 2007 was in the top three in Amsterdam for
overweight children, is now one of 100 that are a key focus of the obesity
program. Children are weighed and measured every year. Some parents objected
but now it is normal, says Sawat. And so is tap water.

“All
children have to bring water or milk to school. No juice. A lot of parents were
really upset. We had really hard discussions with them.” – Wilbert Sawat

The
parents thought juice or even squash was healthier, assuming they contained
fruit. The teachers told them about the sugar. “I told them we were doing them
a favor. They could have water at school and then juice at home. Now it’s
normal – not a problem,” Sawat said.

3Four50 News - 3rd October 2008

3Four50 News - 3rd October 2008

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How the Dutch got their cycle paths

How the Dutch got their cycle paths

The Netherlands is well known for its excellent cycling infrastructure. How did the Dutch get this network of bicycle paths?
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How the Dutch got their cycle paths

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The Netherlands is well known for its excellent cycling infrastructure. How did the Dutch get this network of bicycle paths?
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Why are the happiest children in the world in the Netherlands?

Why are the happiest children in the world in the Netherlands?
UN Children\'s Fund According to UNICEF, the world\'s happiest children live in the Netherlands. So why? Here\'s the answer ...
The happiest children in the world are in Holland. Experts depend on this to spend more time with their children\'s families.
The fact that the children are not under the pressure of examinations and homework at school is another reason.
According to michael Hutchinson, author of the book \"The Happiest Kids in the World,\" the Dutch place great importance on family life.
IN GOOD COMMUNICATIONS WITH FAMILIES
Communication between children and parents is strong. Family members eat together, chatting at meals.
The country where children have the highest rates of breakfast with their parents before school is the Netherlands. This, in turn, allows children to start the day well.
CHOCOLATE CHARGES IN BREAKFAST BUT BIKE TO SCHOOL
Children are allowed to eat chocolate at breakfast.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, is one of the countries where obesity is least seen in children.
This is largely due to the fact that children go cycling to the school. There are separate ways for bicycles in the Netherlands. For this reason, the parents are not worried that something will happen to their children on the way.
YOU CAN PLAY IN OPEN HAVE
Children are not tested and schooled for a long time in school life. The children are looking positively at the school because there is not much pressure on them. And after school they spend a lot of time playing outdoors....

Why are the happiest children in the world in the Netherlands?

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Why are the happiest children in the world in the Netherlands?
UN Children\'s Fund According to UNICEF, the world\'s happiest children live in the Netherlands. So why? Here\'s the answer ...
The happiest children in the world are in Holland. Experts depend on this to spend more time with their children\'s families.
The fact that the children are not under the pressure of examinations and homework at school is another reason.
According to michael Hutchinson, author of the book \"The Happiest Kids in the World,\" the Dutch place great importance on family life.
IN GOOD COMMUNICATIONS WITH FAMILIES
Communication between children and parents is strong. Family members eat together, chatting at meals.
The country where children have the highest rates of breakfast with their parents before school is the Netherlands. This, in turn, allows children to start the day well.
CHOCOLATE CHARGES IN BREAKFAST BUT BIKE TO SCHOOL
Children are allowed to eat chocolate at breakfast.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, is one of the countries where obesity is least seen in children.
This is largely due to the fact that children go cycling to the school. There are separate ways for bicycles in the Netherlands. For this reason, the parents are not worried that something will happen to their children on the way.
YOU CAN PLAY IN OPEN HAVE
Children are not tested and schooled for a long time in school life. The children are looking positively at the school because there is not much pressure on them. And after school they spend a lot of time playing outdoors....

Dutch weight loss surgery patient shares her story – European Obesity Day

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Dutch weight loss surgery patient shares her story – European Obesity Day

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On the occasion of European Obesity Day, Marieke Aarts, an obesity nurse from Eindhoven in The Netherlands, tells us about her weight loss surgery experience. After undergoing bariatric surgery in 2010 at the Catharina Hospital, where she works, Marieke lost over 60 kgs. Although she refers to the surgery as the most difficult decision she had to make, it has positively impacted every aspect of her life....

Role of the Amsterdam municipality promoting a healthy lifestyle for the community sun 5 june 2016

The fight for a healthy lifestyle for all Amsterdammers is not just a governmental policy directive, but also involves a hands-on and practical approach by its officials.
Civil servants from the municipality and local districts are collaboratively working with residents and NGOs for a successful campaign.
In our upcoming broadcast, we will be hosting two local government officials who will be giving out information about the municipal government’s concern and role towards helping citizens develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
This is a sequel to our on-going healthy lifestyle campaigns for all residents of Amsterdam.
Our guests today are Oscar Hulsher, Buurtmanager stadsdeel Zuidoost
Amsterdamse Aanpak Gezond Gewicht and Karen den Hertog, Clustermanager, \'with special focus on overweight and obesity in Children\'. Amsterdamse aanpak Gezond Gewicht....

Role of the Amsterdam municipality promoting a healthy lifestyle for the community sun 5 june 2016

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The fight for a healthy lifestyle for all Amsterdammers is not just a governmental policy directive, but also involves a hands-on and practical approach by its officials.
Civil servants from the municipality and local districts are collaboratively working with residents and NGOs for a successful campaign.
In our upcoming broadcast, we will be hosting two local government officials who will be giving out information about the municipal government’s concern and role towards helping citizens develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
This is a sequel to our on-going healthy lifestyle campaigns for all residents of Amsterdam.
Our guests today are Oscar Hulsher, Buurtmanager stadsdeel Zuidoost
Amsterdamse Aanpak Gezond Gewicht and Karen den Hertog, Clustermanager, \'with special focus on overweight and obesity in Children\'. Amsterdamse aanpak Gezond Gewicht....

Childhood obesity research from Doctor Mina Desai, MSD PhD

Childhood obesity research from Doctor Mina Desai, MSD PhD

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Nightmare KLM flight

Nightmare KLM flight

#KLM Morning flight on 9/20/14 from Bucharest to Amsterdam. Baby behind us screamed wildly throughout the flight, and I had a morbidly obese passenger in front of me crunching back on my knees. In addition to all this the plane was hot - it was 29.3 C/ 85 F throughout the flight.
Plane was delayed due to fog, so we sat on the hot plane in Bucharest for several hours - and made it to Amsterdam late enough to miss our connecting flight back home to America. Had to spend the night at a airport hotel and fly out of Amsterdam the next morning. Even worse - I\'ve filed a complaint with KLM and have yet to hear anything.
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Nightmare KLM flight

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#KLM Morning flight on 9/20/14 from Bucharest to Amsterdam. Baby behind us screamed wildly throughout the flight, and I had a morbidly obese passenger in front of me crunching back on my knees. In addition to all this the plane was hot - it was 29.3 C/ 85 F throughout the flight.
Plane was delayed due to fog, so we sat on the hot plane in Bucharest for several hours - and made it to Amsterdam late enough to miss our connecting flight back home to America. Had to spend the night at a airport hotel and fly out of Amsterdam the next morning. Even worse - I\'ve filed a complaint with KLM and have yet to hear anything.
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#KLM Morning flight on 9/20/14 from Bucharest to Amsterdam. Baby behind us screamed wildly throughout the flight, and I had a morbidly obese passenger in front of me crunching back on my knees. In addition to all this the plane was hot - it was 29.3 C/ 85 F throughout the flight.
Plane was delaye

In a hotel room a known Dutch paedophile looks on as 10 and 11 year old boys undress each other for sex.
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Jump In is an educational programme that is so far promoted by 80 primary schools in Amsterdam. It was initiated by the Department of Social Development and Health Service of Amsterdam.
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